Easy Cold Oil French Fries
This is a super easy foolproof way to make crispy golden French fries.
Equipment
- 4 Quart Pot (Dutch Oven or Stainless are best)
Ingredients
- 1 lbs large russet or Yukon gold potatoes peeled or unpeeled
- 1.5 quarts vegetable oil, peanut oil, or canola oil
- salt or other seasoning
Instructions
- Cut potato to the size and shape you prefer.
- soak in room temperature water for 10 minute. I always do this to get rid of some of the starch so they don't get to brown but I see many recipes that skip this step and the fries seem fine.
- drain the potatoes and shake off excess water
- put the potatoes in a 4 quart pot and cover with 1.5 quarts of oil. Save the oil for 4 or 5 uses.
- put pot on high heat, stir gently after 15 minute
- keep an eye on it and cook until desired browning. The oil will be boiling.
- drain on paper towel and season